Category Manager

Job Description

As the Category Manager, you will own and manage category plans across multiple categories and sales sectors driving sales & margin growth through effective range management, marketing and category activation. Working cross functionally you’ll deliver category insights and will ensure continuous category improvement to meet the needs of the business whilst also representing the customer in all merchandising decisions.

This role in regional broadline offers a unique opportunity to be involved across two businesses looking after a wide range of categories. The size of the business allows you to influence the key stakeholders and make a material impact to the success of the business.

This role is offering flexible hybrid working with 1-2 days per week based in our Aylesford, Kent office for team collaboration and meetings, so you must be with in a commutable distance.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Determine and own the category plans for multiple categories across the two businesses sourcing insight from a broad base (customer, market, and supplier), translating it using Sysco’s formal 6 stage category management process.
• Manage own brand growth plan, to drive benefit to customers whilst growing our margin and market share.
• Represent Regional Broadline at Sysco GB level to ensure local needs are understood, in GB ranging decisions.
• Support marketing to run promotions (including digital options) and implement intelligent pricing recommendations to protect existing business and grow new opportunities, based on a clear financial objective
• Review product performance and highlight areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain aligned relationships with key commercial colleagues to drive new business and cross sell growth plans.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need to be results focused with demonstratable experience of applying financial, commercial and procurement skills to a range of business-related objectives and an analytical thinker with good commercial and business acumen is required. The successful candidate will enjoy working closely with and developing customer relationships as well as internal stakeholders across all levels. You will have the confidence to present back valuable insight with the ability to positively influence across a wide network of functions. You will possess strong Microsoft office Skills, Excel, (VLOOKUP, formula, Pivot tables) and PowerPoint with excellent organizational and prioritization skills and good communication skills, both verbal and written. You’ll have experience of using data analytics to make fact-based decisions that deliver results.

What You’Ll Receive:

• A competitive salary
• Car allowance of £5,500 per annum
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working contract
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

Additional Information

At kff everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at kff and we recognise that kff can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.